Verification Report on the Implementation of the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan in Mongolia” was successfully completed with the participation Mr. Ambia Ashraful, an independent consultant from UNEP, and identified that Mongolia is compliance with the obligation of the Montreal Protocol.
The State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia ratified the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985) and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (1987), and its amendments of 1990-1992 and Mongolia became party to the Convention the Protocol
Memorandum of understanding for “First Inventory of Ozone Depleting Substances in Mongolia” was signed by representatives of Ministry of Nature and Environment and Mr. Raj Shande from UNEP.
“Procedure of licensing for import, trade and use of Ozone Depleting Substances” approved by the Government resolution 104.
Established National Ozone Authority within the Ministry of Nature and Environment launched the implementation.Prof. Adyasuren.Ts, the former Minister of MNE, was appointed by as a Director of NOA, MNE.
“National Program of Protection of Ozone Layer” approved by the Government Resolution 129.
Established a National Committee on Ozone Layer Protectionby MNE Minister’s Degree No 53, the Ministry of Nature & Environment
Launched the implementation of the project “Institutional Strengthening for Implementation on Montreal Protocol in Mongolia
Mongolian State Great Hural (the Parliament) ratified the Montreal Amendment 1997 of the Montreal Protocol
Mongolian State Great Hural (the Parliament) ratified the Montreal Amendment 1997 of the Montreal Protocol
We have announced National Poster Competition, which organized by UNEP DTIE’s Ozone Action Program South Asia. We announced National 5 winners on the International Ozone Day. The winning entries have been sent to South Asia for the Regional Poster Competition
Dr.Berkeley R&R UNDP/UNOPS consultant conducted onregular survey of the project
Within framework of the “Recovery & Recycling Project “MON/02/G61/UNDP,2 recycling centers and 3 MAC service centers were constituted and 15 recovery machines, complete with ancillary equipments were handed over to Mongolia’s principle refrigeration service enterprises by the contract
Short movie “Let’s protect the Ozone layer” was written by Journalist Mr. Shagdarsuren. D and madein cooperation with NOA and the Mongolian national television. The movie was televised to the nation on International Ozone Day
Organized the TV competition named “Let’s protect our nature and the Ozone layer” between students studying in 9-10th grade of secondary schools in the country
UNEP-Japan Joint mission for the TPMP of Mongolia, Mr.Shaofeng Hu, Programme officer, RMP, UNEP/ROAP and Wataru Ono, Consultant, PREC Institute, Japan visited to Mongolia and consulted with NOA of MNE for preparation of the TPMP project
Mongolian refrigeration engineers and technician’s association was established and submitted its registration request to Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs.
Ozone layer protection and Montreal protocol Compliance amendment issues included in Mongolian law on Toxic Chemical and Hazardous Substances that updated and approved by the Parlament.
Memorandum of understanding for “Implementation of Terminal Phase out Management Plan on Ozone Depleting Substances (TPMP) in Mongolia” was signed by representatives of Ministry of Nature and Environment and UNEP/ROAP.
Ministerial decree for ban of the import of CTC/TCA/MeBr and other ODSs was approved by Government resolution #95.
Beijing Amendment (1999) of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete Ozone layer was ratified by the Government of Mongolia.
Prof. Adiyasuren Ts., director of NOA, has been presented ‘The Montreal Protocol Implementers Award’ by United Nations Environment Programme in recognition of extraordinary contributions in the effective implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Global Effort to protect the Ozone layer.
MOU on Preperation of HCFC phase-out Managenment Plan (HPMP) was signed by the Government of Mongolia and UNEP.
Environmental Protection Agency of the United States presented an Ozone Layer Protection Award to Adiyasuren Ts., Director of NOA, Mongolia in recognition of exceptional contributions to global environmental protection.
Joint Decree by Minister of Nature, Environment & Tourism and Minister of Health on banning of new registration, extension of registration of CFC MDI issued.
United Nations Environment Programme, Ozone Secretariat presented the Recognition Award to Mongolia for its ratification of both the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol on 7 March 1996 and its efforts in Ozone Laeyr Protection on occasion of “Celebrating Universial Ratification - 196 Parties”
Launched Project “HCFC phase-out Managenment Plan (HPMP)” for Mongolia. Ms.Dulamsuren Dashdorj was appointed by as a Coordinator of HPMP.
“Mongolia HCFC phase-out Management plan Inception Workshop” was held in Ulaanbaatar with participation of high-level representatives from international organizations and national government organizations.
“Summit for Public Privite Patrnership on Trade in Ozone Depleting Substances” was held in Ulaanbaatar and issued the “Ulaanbaatar decleration - 2”.
United Nations Environment Programme, Multilaterial Fund presented the Montreal Protocol Certificate of Recognition to MONGOLIA for compliance with the 2010 obligations to phase out Annex A Group I, Annex A Group II Annex B Group I, and Annex B Group II Ozone depleting Sunstances.
Within the preparation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, the national training center “Master Skills” was established. A National Training curriculum involving vocational schools for the technician training was also developed in English and Mongolian.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, the proposal to add clause for "Law on Air" about the protection of ozone layer in draft Law on Environment package and approved by parliament.
Honorable, Ms.OYUN Sanjaasuren, Minister of Environment and Green Development was inaugurated on the Public Event and received “Recognizing and Appreciating Mongolia for its Vital role in Protecting the Ozone layer for Generations to Come” presented to the Government of Mongolia by Ms. Megumi Nakamura, Senior Officer of Ozone Secretariat, UNEP
United Nations Environmental Progremme , Ozone Secretariat.Recognizing and Appreciating Mongolia for “Valuable Contributions and efforts in protecting the Ozone Layer”.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, the proposed HCFCs included in the amendment of the Government Resolution # 95, 2007: “List of the toxic and hazardous chemicals restricted and banned for using in Mongolia” and was approved by the government resoultion # 145, dated on 01 December 2012.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, NOA received three sets of servicing tools including a vacuum pump and 14 refrigerant cylinders from UNEP for training purpose and handed over to the “Master skills” training center in March.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, technology conversion of two extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam board manufacturing factories has been conducted and two factories completely stopped using HCFCs for production by 01 June.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, renewal of MOU and Agreement of Cooperation with the association was signed on conducting good practice training for refrigeration technicians and other HCFC phase out activities.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, two XPS board manufacturing companies converted their foam production lines to use R-152a. The companies finished the conversion process and representatives from UNEP made onsite visit to the factories and verified their work.
Conducted an inventory of large HCFC-based equipment to establish a database during the verification of the HPMP in Mongolia.
“Verification Report on the Implementation of the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan in Mongolia” was successfully completed with the participation of local environmental audit company “Tsagaan Uuliin Orgil” LLC and Mr. Anshu Kumar an independent consultant from UNEP.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia “MNS EN 13313:2017 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Competence of personnel” was adopted by Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology as a national standard.
Ms.Enkhtuya S., customs officer and trainer, was awarded the Asia Enviromental Enforcement Award – 2017.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, conducted a study tour to Japan to learn from Japanse experiences on alternative technologies to HCFCs in RAC sector. Total of 5 personnel, 1 from CGA, 1 from NOA and 3 from MRA, participated in the tour and studied about Japanese RAC technology trend and the county’s legal framework related to ODSs and ODS alternatives.
The Multilaretial Fund and UNEP presented a Certificate of Recognition to MONGOLIA on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Montreal protocol Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer during the South Asia National Ozone Officers Network meeting-2017.
UNEP, Ozone Secretariat awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to MONGOLIA for its Commitment and contribution to the achievements of the Montreal protocol Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer at the occasion of 30 th Anniversary of the Montreal protocol.
Three Trainers from MRA participated in the capacity building “Train the training workshop on servicing of R-290 based Air-Conditioners” in China.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, organized a “Train-the trainer workshop on good practices in handling of R-32 and R-290 based split air conditioners and heat pumps” with collaboration of UNEP and Japan. Mr.Manuel Azucena, trainer of UNEP and head of Department at Shinas Vocational Training Center in the Philipphines, was the trainer of the workshop. Total of 25 technicians were participated in the training workshop and received a certificate of participation.
Within the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia, the Government Resolution No.277 of 2018, the “Regulation to issue license for import, sale and use of Ozone depleting substances and its alternative substances, and equipment containing them” was approved by government resolution #277. This new regulation is updated from the government resolution No.104 of 1999.
The working group to implement the prepaerational works of thematic workshop for National Ozone Officers of South Asia Network “Enabling HFC Phase-down while Phasing-out HCFCs” in Ulaanbaatar was established and HE. Mr.Batbayar Ts., Vice Minister of Environment and Tourism, was appointed as a working group leader. Total of 34 representatives from 11 regional countries participated in the workshop.
The “Ozone to Climate technology roadshow” exhibitionwas organized, the first in Mongolia, on the margins of the thematic workshop for National Ozone Officers of South Asia Network “Enabling HFC Phase-down while Phasing-out HCFCs” under the implemtation of HCFC phase out Management Plan for Mongolia. The exhibition was dedicated to the 20thannivarsery of Mongolian National Ozone Authority of MET.
Verification Report on the Implementation of the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan in Mongolia” was successfully completed with the participation Mr. Ambia Ashraful, an independent consultant from UNEP, and identified that Mongolia is compliance with the obligation of the Montreal Protocol.
Document for Stage II of HCFC phase-out Managenment Plan (HPMP) was developed with the particiaption of Mr. Ashutosh Pandey, an independent consultant from UNEP, and signed by the Government of Mongolia and UNEP.
